Andy Mitchell — Guitarist for Wake Up Dead

Andy steps into the role of Dave Mustaine—the mastermind, the rhythm king, and the unapologetic voice of thrash metal. Taking on the monumental dual challenge of Mustaine’s intricate, whiplash-inducing guitar work and his signature venomous vocal delivery, he brings a ferocious authenticity to the stage. Fueled by a lifelong obsession with Megadeth’s golden trilogy—Rust in Peace, Countdown to Extinction, and Youthanasia—he effortlessly locks down the complex, odd-meter riffs of "Holy Wars" while delivering the cynical, razor-sharp lyrics of "Symphony of Destruction" as part of his Megadeth covers repertoire.

Before stepping into the shoes of metal's most iconic frontman, he spent years commanding stages across the region as the lead singer and guitarist for the prominent Buffalo, NY rock outfit, Sixpin. That tenure sharpening high-energy, original heavy rock proved to be the ultimate proving ground. The years of balancing intricate live fretwork with commanding lead vocals in Sixpin laid the exact foundation needed to replicate Mustaine’s notoriously difficult, high-velocity dual-threat performance style.

His approach to the tribute is nothing short of clinical. From the snarling vocal cadences down to the precise, aggressive down-picking and flying-V swagger, he captures the volatile energy of Megadeth at their commercial and creative peak. For him, this isn't just a tribute—it’s a masterclass in thrash metal history, delivered with the exact same chip-on-the-shoulder intensity that built the Cyber Army.